7 February 1478TreasonGeorge of Clarence
Convicted by Parliament for High Treason
Historical records for England in 1478, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Convicted by Parliament for High Treason
Convicted by Parliament for High Treason
Death of George of Clarence
Executed for treason
Executed for treason
Birth of Thomas More
Anne Neville inherited the Lordship of Glamorgan.
Females could not exercise the Lordship in their own right, so the title immediately transferred to Isabels husband, the Duke of Clarence.
On his death in February 1478, the title passed to Anne and was henceforth exercised by her husband, Richard of Gloucester.
The title had been held by her father and on his death had passed to Annes elder sister Isabel Neville.
Appointed Archbishop of St Andrews
Birth of Edward Stafford, his father is attainted & executed for rebelling against Richard III when Stafford is 5
Takes possession of Warwick castle after the execution of George of Clarenc
Created Earl of Warwick after the execution of George of Clarence
Takes possession of Warwick castle after the execution of George of Clarenc
Created Earl of Warwick after the execution of George of Clarence
Parliament bans football in order to keep up the standard of archery
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